This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2000
Page
1
Steve Goff, chairman of Odessa College’s photography art and mass communications department, has six fine art photographs selected for exhibition in Arles France. The announcement notes the works span contemporary themes and showcase the college’s visual arts program.
The Basin buy local effort unfolds with a 10:45 a m news conference at Midland International Airport where Odessa and Midland chambers unveil public service announcements urging residents to patronize local merchants first. An economic forecast estimates dollars circulating locally strengthening the economy as chamber and city reps answer questions.
A production crew member was electrocuted and six others injured when a 4800 volt line hit the scaffold they used during the X Files season premiere in Los Angeles. The dead man was identified as Jim Engh. six onlookers treated, five released. Chris Carter mourned the loss and noted Engh’s absence.
The Odessa Chamber of Commerce is evaluating sites along Interstate 20 in Ector County for a potential federally operated private prison. Economic development director Neil McDonald says two consultant groups have approached them, with a two week study window to compare costs, utilities, and access.
At Philadelphia the 37th national convention launched with a scripted appeal to moderates as Colin Powell lauded Bush's inclusivity and urged Republicans to broaden their tent. Powell hinted at a potential role as Secretary of State while Bush introduced him via satellite from Ohio.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department releases a new Hueco Tanks public use plan lifting some interim limits while keeping strict controls around rock art. Overnight camping returns. North Mountain capacity rises from 50 to 70 visitors. Areas in Dragon's Den remain closed. erosion and vegetation loss cited as reasons for past restrictions.
Hale County Commissioner Mario Martinez says digging graves with county backhoe was inherited practice dating to 1960s. County Attorney Chris Prentice declares it illegal, citing century-old custom and cemetery funding, while local residents describe the fee structure and community history behind Petersburg’s cemetery practices.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.